NPR News: 07-11-2026 5PM EDT
Summary
This episode covers Iran’s new leader, Moshtabah Khamenei, who vowed revenge for his father’s death in U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. It also reports on a major bipartisan housing bill becoming law without President Trump’s signature and mixed Wall Street reactions to renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Additionally, the broadcast previews World Cup quarterfinals featuring Norway versus England and Argentina versus Switzerland, while noting Meta’s reversal on an AI image generation tool.
Topics discussed
Iran's new leader vows revenge after father's assassination
Trump vetoes bipartisan housing bill over voter ID dispute
Markets react to Iran tensions and housing data
World Cup quarterfinals: Norway vs England preview
Meta reverses AI image generation tool amid backlash
Jason Nevins discusses his early punk band days
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